FOR SALE: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121)

Several stunning cars emerged from the design studios of motor manufacturers in the 1950s and '60s. Among these was the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, now a prized collector's piece.

FAST FACTS

Year and Make/Model: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (W121)

Engine: 1.9L inline-4 cylinder petrol

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Mileage: 113 000km

Colour: White

Location: Cape Town

PRICE: R2 100 000

The W121 190SL rates as one of the most beautiful cars of the era, which is no small feat, considering that competition included the Jaguar E-Type, BMW 507 and first-generation Corvette. Although it looked very much like a 300SL roadster, the 190SL was, in actual fact, a scaled-down version based on a saloon car of the time, rather than on the more expensive tubular set-up of the 300.

• Watch Episode 6 of the SentiMETAL video series, featuring a Mercedes-Benz 190SL, here.

Produced from 1955 to 1963, the 190SL is powered by a straight 4-cylinder engine based on the 300SL's inline 6-cylinder. The engine develops around 77kW and 142 Nm of torque, and shifts through a 4-speed manual transmission.

This exceptional white over red 1962 example is a left-hand drive model and comes with hard- and soft-top. It is had the same owner since 1981.

NOTE: The above information was supplied by the dealer currently advertising this vehicle and has not been verified by SentiMETAL/ Cars.co.za.

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